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Getting started in 2016

Sunday, 10 January 2016

Happy New Year!

My first finished item of 2016 is the Grainline Studio Moss Mini and I'm pretty happy with the outcome. I made view A using a coated twill from Joy's Fabric Warehouse which gives it a bit of a leather look (it also shows every wrinkle). I cut this out over six months ago but I think I made a size 14 with several inches extra length. I'm not sure of the exact amount because it was so long ago. At a guess I'd say I added at least four inches and then removed two when I hemmed it.

I'm pretty excited to be back sewing. I had a fantastic day in the city on Saturday with Mum and my sister - we hit up Darn Cheap Fabric, The Fabric Store and Tessuti, had lunch at Chin Chins and then saw Fiddler on the Roof. Talk about kick starting the mojo! I had such a great day and I can't wait to sew up the fabrics that I bought.

My only issue with this pattern is the instructions for the fly - they're just nuts. I'm tempted to make this again and if I do, I'll use the method from the Ginger Jeans. It gives a much nicer finish.

I think I need to invest in a tripod and remote. When I asked Wade to take my photos he told me to spin slowly like a rotisserie chicken! Ah well - at least I'm back sewing and blogging again.

This is a great little skirt, I'm sure you'll get a lot of wear out of it! Those fly instructions are a shocker, aren't they, but I can't see anything messy going on in the front of your skirt so it obviously turned out fine anyway.

Ah yes, I sympathise with you on the photo front. When I used to ask my partner to take photos for me he'd just snap one, and walk off, usually before I was even readyn. I remember getting a second photo once when I was able to prove I had my eyes closed in the first one :(. If you look around you should be able to pick up a cheap tripod and remote - they're absolutely worth it! My first tripod was only $20 (it was a good height but very lightweight) and its replacement was $60, and I think the remote for my camera was around $30 or less.

I'm really pleased to hear you've got your sewing mojo back and I hope you find plenty of time to sew up your lovely new fabrics!

You've got to love the Moss mini! It looks great on you - love the length you went with. The instructions for this pattern has made me terrified to sew a fly ever since... That day out sounds like perfection!